Govt, entrepreneurs urged to work with Canadian cos
Friday, 6 November 2009
FE Report
Canadian High Commissioner in Dhaka Robert McDougall Wednesday urged the government and the private entrepreneurs to explore the potentials of working with Canadian companies for expanding renewable energy projects in Bangladesh.
He cited four specific areas - small hydro, small wind turbine, tidal wave and solar panel - for tapping the potentials of working with the Canadian companies.
"Canada is a world leader in development and deployment of cost-effective and environment-friendly renewable energy technologies," said the Canadian diplomat.
The high commissioner was speaking as the special guest at a luncheon meeting on "Renewable energy prospects in Bangladesh," organised by Canada-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CBCCI) in the city.
He said Canadian companies continue to make rapid advancement in renewable energy technologies and have a worldwide reputation.
The Canadian diplomat also lauded the government for withdrawal of duties on solar energy equipment.
Speaking on the occasion, managing director of Grameen Shakti Dipal C Barua said the country is blessed with plenty of sunshine, which should be exploited to address the country's energy supply crunch.
Mr Barua, who is also deputy managing director of Grameen Bank, expressed hope that by 2015 about 7.50 million solar home systems would be installed, 2.0 million biogas plants would be constructed, 20 million improved cooking stoves would be produced and 100,000 green jobs would be created.
"I have a dream of empowering 75 million people of Bangladesh through renewable energy technologies," he said.
Managing director of Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Munawar Misbah Moin sought ratification of the Renewable Energy Policy in the parliament.
Speaking on the occasion, the Rahimafrooz top official also demanded incentives against energy efficiency and conservation.
Executive director of Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (IDCOL) Islam Sharif said his company targeted to tap the potential of generating 282 megawatts (mw) of electricity by 2012 next.
Mr Sharif, also IDCOL chief Executive Officer (CEO), said solar home system, biogas plant, solar mini grid, solar irrigation pump, biogas-based power plant and biomass-based power plant are among the programmes to be explored.
Chaired by CBCCI president Masud Rahman, the programme was attended by top officials and experts of different renewable energy companies.
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Canadian High Commissioner in Dhaka Robert McDougall Wednesday urged the government and the private entrepreneurs to explore the potentials of working with Canadian companies for expanding renewable energy projects in Bangladesh.
He cited four specific areas - small hydro, small wind turbine, tidal wave and solar panel - for tapping the potentials of working with the Canadian companies.
"Canada is a world leader in development and deployment of cost-effective and environment-friendly renewable energy technologies," said the Canadian diplomat.
The high commissioner was speaking as the special guest at a luncheon meeting on "Renewable energy prospects in Bangladesh," organised by Canada-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CBCCI) in the city.
He said Canadian companies continue to make rapid advancement in renewable energy technologies and have a worldwide reputation.
The Canadian diplomat also lauded the government for withdrawal of duties on solar energy equipment.
Speaking on the occasion, managing director of Grameen Shakti Dipal C Barua said the country is blessed with plenty of sunshine, which should be exploited to address the country's energy supply crunch.
Mr Barua, who is also deputy managing director of Grameen Bank, expressed hope that by 2015 about 7.50 million solar home systems would be installed, 2.0 million biogas plants would be constructed, 20 million improved cooking stoves would be produced and 100,000 green jobs would be created.
"I have a dream of empowering 75 million people of Bangladesh through renewable energy technologies," he said.
Managing director of Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Munawar Misbah Moin sought ratification of the Renewable Energy Policy in the parliament.
Speaking on the occasion, the Rahimafrooz top official also demanded incentives against energy efficiency and conservation.
Executive director of Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (IDCOL) Islam Sharif said his company targeted to tap the potential of generating 282 megawatts (mw) of electricity by 2012 next.
Mr Sharif, also IDCOL chief Executive Officer (CEO), said solar home system, biogas plant, solar mini grid, solar irrigation pump, biogas-based power plant and biomass-based power plant are among the programmes to be explored.
Chaired by CBCCI president Masud Rahman, the programme was attended by top officials and experts of different renewable energy companies.
Ends/Ripon